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Air India Express expands services to Varanasi amid Maha Kumbh surge

January 31, 2025

Air India Express, the low cost subsidiary of Air India, has announced that in response to the surge in travel demand for the Maha Kumbh it will commence daily direct flights between Delhi and Varanasi from February 5. In a statement, the airline says that in addition to the new ...

Four Points by Sheraton opens in Chennai’s Velachery district

January 30, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton, a subsidiary of Marriott International, has expanded its footprint in India with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Chennai Velachery, a property designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers in collaboration with Krishna Group, a real est...

Mahakumbh in India fuels surge in spiritual tourism: Atlys

January 23, 2025

As one of the world’s largest gatherings, the Mahakumbh, which occurs once every 12 years, is currently underway at Allahabad, also known as Prayagraj, Atlys, a visa processing company, says it has witnessed a 21.4 pc surge in spiritual tourism. In a press statement, Atlys says...

UNESCO empowers 100 youth-led initiatives with grants & mentorship

January 21, 2025

With the aim to empower youth, UNESCO and K-pop icon Seventeen, the Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO, are providing financial grants to 100 youth-led initiatives across 70 countries. The selected project leaders will also receive training and expert mentoring to help them implement ...

BluSmart launches customisable city tours

January 17, 2025

In a bid to enhance urban exploration, BluSmart launches ‘BluSmart Darshan’, offering customisable city tours in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru with flexible, sustainable travel options for families, friends and solo travellers. In a press statement, BluSmart says that this new init...

WelcomHeritage Natraj opens in McLeod Ganj

January 16, 2025

WelcomeHeritage, a subsidiary of ITC Hotels, has announced the opening of its boutique property WelcomHeritage Natraj, nestled in the heart of McLeod Ganj, located just 200 m away from the residence of Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. In a press statement, the ...

Uruguayan Air Force orders 5 A-29 Super Tucanos from Embraer

January 15, 2025

Embraer, a Brazilian Aerospace Corporation, has finalised a significant agreement with the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) and the Ministry of National Defence (MDN), converting options for five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into firm orders enhancing the FAU’s fleet and operational cap...

Air India to operate daily flights to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh Mela

January 14, 2025

In a significant move to enhance connectivity, Air India, a Tata Group company, will operate daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj, providing seamless travel options for passengers attending the Maha Kumbh Mela. In a press statement, Air India says that it will operate daily ...

IHG expands presence in India with Holiday Inn in Puri

January 14, 2025

IGH Hotels and Resorts, one of the leading hotel companies of the world, recently announced that it has signed a management agreement with Ananya Group to develop a Holiday Inn hotel in the holy city of Puri in Odisha. In a press statement, the hotel group says that the property ...

Glasgow University develops 3D printing system for space

January 13, 2025

In a significant development to space manufacturing, researchers at the University of Glasgow, a leading university in Scotland, have introduced a revolutionary 3D printing system designed for zero-gravity environments. This technology marks a major leap towards enabling orbital ...

IG Drones wins 5G & Beyond Hackathon 2024

January 10, 2025

IG Drones, India’s first 5G drone maker, has won the 5G & Beyond Hackathon 2024, organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of the Government of India. In a press statement, IG Drones says that AgriDrone’s enhanced communication capabilities facilitate seamle...

Embraer secures firm order for 6 A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft

January 1, 2025

Embraer has announced a firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced trainer aircraft in a development that the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer calls a strategic move underscoring the global demand for its versatile, reliable, and cost-effective military aircraf...